Safety Warning for M-38A1 Owners

[Clint Tauber]

Just a reminder to check your tie rod ends carefully. I had one pull out of the rod last summer, which, on closer inspection, turned out to be an M38 end. Someone, at some point, replaced the end with the wrong one, which actually held for a looong time with the clamp tightened to the max! Luckily, it pulled out when I wasn't on a very sharp corner. It wasn't a fun experience, I have since replaced everything. Only the driver's side end was incorrect. Something to watch out for, though, you just never know!